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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.55, 162.83 and 54.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.55, 162.83 and 54.44 is: 81.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.55 : 162.83 = 54.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.55/162.83 = 54.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.55x = 162.83 × 54.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.55x = 8,864.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,864.47/108.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.66

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